Run Like the Dickens 2026

Run Like the Dickens 2026Hold on to your bonnets and top hats, gather the family, and dash into the holiday spirit at this merry one-mile fun run along the beautiful shores of Amelia Island Main Beach. Whether you're racing like the Ghost of Christmas Past is close behind or simply strolling with friends and four-legged companions, this festive tradition is sure to fill your heart with laughter and Christmas cheer. Inspired by the timeless holiday spirit of A Christmas Carol, this beloved Dickens on Centre tradition returns on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at Main Beach, Amelia Island. Check-in and onsite registration begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Sandbar Amelia Island. Look for the registration table and prepare to step into a morning filled with festive fun and holiday cheer. Arrive early for a spirited pre-race warm-up courtesy of the YMCA, guaranteed to awaken even the sleepiest Christmas spirit! The course features a simple beach route—out, around the tree, and back—wi